Back home Acadie-Bathurst wins game three against Blainville-Boisbriand

QUEBEC CITY, P.Q. — Playing solid game, Acadie Bathurst led 2-0 after the initial period, after seeing the Armada coming from behind tying the score at two, the Titans regained their lead and never look back sealing Blainville-Boisbriand’s fate in game three wining 5-2 against the Armada. Titans defenseman Olivier Galipeau ended his game with three points for third time in the playoff.

Coming home with series tied 1-1, Acadie Bathurst took advantage of their two power plays opportunity to take 2-0 lead against the Blainville-Boisbriand. An undisciplined penalty to Arama forward Drake Batherson led to Titans first goal.

Acadie-Bathurt defenseman Noah Dobson saw is shot deflected by German Rubtsov scoring his first power play goal in first period at 10:49.

Getting second power play opportunities of the first period the Titans adds to their lead with 36 second remaining to the initial period. Titans defenseman Dobson took first shot on Blainville-Boisbriand goaltender Emile Samson. Unable to control the rebound Olivier Galipeau only had to push the puck in the empty net.

Being shutout with a man up for last 104:11 seconds, Blainville Boisbriand finally get on board on their power play. Drake Batherson shot hit Titans defenseman Olivier Galipeau’ skate before Joel Tisdale only had to put it behind Tians netminder Evan Fitzpatrick at 12:48.

Joel Bouchard’s team tied the score 2-2 scoring the first goal of the game at even strength. Alex Barre-Boulet scored his 13th goal of the playoff taking a rebound from Chaerles-Antoine Giguere at 15:41.

Acadie-Bathurst regained the lead with 31.5 seconds left to play in middle frame. Antoine Morand eft no chance to Blainville-Boisbriand goalie as Morand’s one-timer beat Samson low on glove side.

Acadie Bathurst played strong third periods sealing Blainville-Boisbriand’s fate in game three of QMJHL President Cup final. Playing in shorthanded situation, Titans left winger Samuel L’Italien backhanded shot on a two-on-one breakaway beat Armada goaltender low on glove side. Titans defenseman Galipeau second assist in the game gave him three points in a game for the third time.

Jeffrey Truchon-Viel put the last nail in Armada coffin’s as he scored Acadie-Bathurst fifth goals beating Armada netminder on glove side at 15:28.

Game four of QMJHL President Cup final will be on Wednesday night

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